The Design Commission for Wales has appointed Wendy Richards, former principal urban designer at Newport City Council and Newport Unlimited, as development director.

Wendy Richards

As an experienced urban designer and landscape architect, Richards has previously been involved in delivering a number of design projects, ranging from an urban park development in Hong Kong’s New Territories to the Riverfront Theatre in Newport.

Richards believes Wales has a unique opportunity to take a strong lead in innovative design in Europe through its use of sustainable design principles.